Tag: Hillsborough Township
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Hillsborough Township officials announce recent plan to stymie spread of COVID-19
Hillsborough Township officials announced they are taking precautionary actions around the municipality in response to COVID-19. Hillsborough Township Mayor Doug Tomson released a March 16 announcement to address the potential spread and risks of COVID-19 in order to minimize person-to-person contact. “The municipal building will be closed to the public until further notice however many…
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Hillsborough officials introduce ordinance to amend zoning for potential development
An ordinance that proposes to rezone property in order to allow potential construction for residential living and affordable units is planned to come before the Hillsborough Township Committee for a vote on March 24. The Hillsborough Township Committee introduced an ordinance at a Feb. 25 meeting that proposes to amend the township code in order…
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Local youth author to present book at Hillsborough Library this month
A special event is planned to come to the Hillsborough Library this month. A 12-year-old Hillsborough author, Manu Datta, is aimed to treat library customers at the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Hillsborough Library branch on March 21 from 2-3 p.m. During the program, the 7th-grade author will share his experiences writing…
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Hillsborough officials commend cheerleading squads for achievements
The Hillsborough Township Committee recognized a pair of local cheerleading groups on their respective successful 2019 seasons at a recent meeting. Hillsborough officials recognized the 2019 Hillsborough Dukes JV and Jr Pee Wee Cheerleaders for their successful seasons at a Feb. 25 township committee meeting. The Dukes JV Cheerleaders were Conference Champions and New Jersey…
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Hillsborough residents encouraged to provide public comment for police process
The Hillsborough Township Police Department will begin a process of accreditation through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (SACOP). And the police are is encouraging public participation. Township police officials said a team of assessors from the SACOP are planned to be present on March 9 to examine all aspects of the…
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Hillsborough organization’s event will support people affected by ALS
Hillsborough Township residents will have an opportunity this March to support a local non-profit group aimed to reach out to people and families affected by ALS. On March 22, Deb Fabricatore will be the host to an afternoon to honor her younger brother, John Bocskocsky, to benefit “Hark-ALS.” Hark is a Hillsborough based non-profit organization…
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Hillsborough Republicans to endorse Mayor Tomson and resident Erickson
It is official. Hillsborough Township Republican officials have made their decision on candidates for the primary in June. The Hillsborough Township Republican Party announced on Feb. 18 that lifelong resident and Hillsborough Township Mayor Doug Tomson was selected by acclimation to run in the republican primary this June as well Janine Erickson. Tomson, who has…
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Somerset County officials provide update on coronavirus
The ongoing international and national concern for the coronavirus that has already claimed the lives of more than 1,500 people worldwide has Somerset County officials raising awareness for residents. County officials released a statement that as of Feb. 10, no coronavirus (2019-nCoV) cases have been reported in the county or state. To date, officials reported…
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Hillsborough residents urged to partake in local compost challenge
Hillsborough Township residents are encouraged by municipal officials to take part in a local initiative aimed to compost more waste. The Hillsborough Compost Challenge 2020, which was introduced this year by Girl Scout Troop 60364 member Nikita Agarwal, was enacted as part of her Gold Award project. The initiative by the Hillsborough girl scout is…
